Members of the Gananoque Fire Service took to the water Wednesday evening for specialized training focused on marine firefighting operations and water supply techniques used during emergency responses. The hands-on session included instruction and practical exercises involving marine operations, portable pump deployment and drafting water from fire apparatus — skills that can prove critical during…
The smell of slow-cooked barbecue and the sounds of live music returned to Gananoque on Friday as the 1000 Islands Family Ribfest officially kicked off at the Lou Jeffries Gananoque and TLTI Recreation Centre. Celebrating its 20th edition this year, organizers say the event has grown into one of the community’s signature summer festivals, attracting […]
Town council has approved a temporary exemption to its parking bylaw allowing free parking on Wednesdays in the Pine Street municipal lot to support a local seniors drop-in program. The decision was made following the declaration of two conflicts of interest that reduced the number of councillors participating in the decision. The exemption, which will […]
The Province of Ontario has declined a request from the Town of Gananoque to extend approval timelines for its 2026 municipal budget, reaffirming that municipalities remain responsible for managing their own budgeting processes under existing legislation. The correspondence from Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Hon. Robert J. Flack, was received by the […]
The Alto proposal's success in increasing the tourism sector depends on supporting policies and infrastructure along the route, consultant's report states
The Town of Gananoque’s East End Pumping Station upgrade project is now approximately 70 per cent complete, but is expected to be nearly a year behind schedule due to design issues, site conditions and construction delays. Council received an update on the $8-million infrastructure project during its June 3 meeting. The contract for the pumping […]